This combination will expand the accounting and tax services and continue to build the strengths of both companies, the firms announced. The strategic business combination will continue business operations as Askey, Askey & Associates.

“This transaction will further enhance our commitment to becoming the preferred accounting, tax and business consulting firm in our region,” says MP Robert Askey.

According to Richardson, “We are looking forward to working with the Askey team to bring the company into its next phase of growth and to develop the business into a leading-edge accounting firm.”